Newsletter Opinion - The Durango Herald

Road work is dumbfounding; NO on 1A

As a person who usually supports tax increases for valid needs, I am reluctant to support ballot measure 1A. Road repairs are important, but I feel that recent road projects have ...

DATE: Mar 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our bad: Mueller report makes Democrats, news media look unwell

Everyone blew it on Russia-gatebut we can see a pony underneath

DATE: Mar 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Two candidates will move us forward

Durango needs a board of directors to tackle the challenges facing the city. City councilors need to have experience and knowledge of budgets, finance, long-range planning, organizational ef...

DATE: Mar 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Oil and gas bill is long overdue and fair

Senate Bill For over 30 years, whenever even modest legislation or regulation has been put forward that would strengthen oil and gas policy in Colorado and hold industry accountable for it...

DATE: Mar 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

YES to Wisner, Baxter, sales tax increase

The ballots have been mailed and it is time to participate! Our town continues to grow and we have needs and lack of funds. I am supporting the 1A sales tax increase â€“ yes, ther...

DATE: Mar 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote Noseworthy, Baxter for sustainability

I am grateful for two exceptional City Council candidates – Barbara Noseworthy and Kim Baxter. Both have served on our local boards and commissions, giving their time and sharing their exper...

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

City manager runs right over Durango

Vote for Marcos Wisner. We need a diverse City Council. It’s not about who has spent the most time on committees or in public meetings. It’s about having a citizen that is familia...

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Noseworthy and Baxter right for council

Durango is about to elect two new city councilors. I am backing Kim Baxter and Barbara Noseworthy because each has a strong background for this position. Baxter has spent 10 years working o...

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

City can’t be trusted with committee

Recently, the City Council approved the formation of a long-term finance committee, based on a flawed proposal by the city manager. Thankfully, Melissa Youssef, alone, advocated for withhold...

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Julio Cortázar: When imagination and thugs collided

In times of political madness, the Argentine magical realist is essential

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Electoral College there for a reason

I am quite upset about our Democrat-controlled Legislature voting to give up our influence in national elections by trying to do away with the Electoral College. They simply don’t understand...

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Noseworthy has experience for council

The perfect resume for city councilor includes many qualities, educational accomplishments and experience, but one extremely important factor across the slate is each candidate’s experience ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor